acrylic tube update

update...........as far as i can see we are still on for saturday.i am going to work my butt off during lunches and breaks the rest of the week to make sure i have the stuff ready.i still need to find some more sheet,i may have to go with 1/4" instead of 3/8"but this would only be for the base plate.all flange rings and top plates will be 3/8".i cut most of the pipe and they will get machined flat friday.
 
Whoaaaaaa - we are getting close! Don't cut yourself to short we can always do it the following weekend. If you need any help what so ever - just give me a call! I can't wait to get this on my tank!
 
im just trying for this weekend cause everyone has the time then.i can lose a lunch or two to get it done i dont mind.i know i will forget something(as far as parts) but i can always make mine later if need be.
 
I'm not concerned about the small parts, just like you I can always pick that up. Plus I have lots of small parts and lots of plumbing connectors of all sizes - not that it's what we need because it seems like it never is :D. I think the main thing is getting the basic body and getting it all machined, other parts can come later.
 
What type of screws will we be using for the Flange? I think the GEO had - looked like some type of plastic but not sure.
 
Well I figured I better start getting things arranged for the build.

Here are reactor builders so far:
checkinhawk/2’
bruce/3’
mflamb/8’
reefartist/4’
warnberg/5’

Here are the reefers that mentioned they would like to look on. Everyone is welcome to come by and watch, but if you would like lunch please let me know:
poknsnok â€"œ Just looking on
MLIVVY â€"œ Just looking on
reefguy069 â€"œ Just looking on

So who ever is coming please PM me or put your name on this thread and I'll PM you with my address and phone number.

Lunch will be served - OK - I don't cook but we'll have Sandwiches, chips and something like baked beans you know the picky nicky type of stuff. Just let me now so I can get a head count and have food for everyone. As far as drinks - please bring what you would like. I'll have bottled water, Diet Coke, Lattes (They're good) and that's about it.

Everyone is welcome - just let me know so I can give you my address.

This is going to be FUN!!!
 
The uniseals require a 1.25 inch hole. Do you want me to get a drill bit/hole saw?
poknsnok can't make it.
PM me your address please.
 
I'm sorry to hear that also poknsnok, I was hoping to meet you.

Ah64av8tor - You know with all those tanks of yours, you could use a few of these reactors. Might need to make some room for us on Saturday - you're more than welcome.
 
MFLamb, I have a 1-1/4 Brazed Diamond Hole Saw and I have a few drills (1 battery and 2 or 3 electric). If the hole saw I have will work we can us it.
I have lots of screw drivers, pliers etc and also a table saw with a 10" 90 teeth or 10" 200 teeth carbide saw blade. So if any cuts need to be made on the acrylic - these blades make a very nice cut.

No need to buy or bring anything if I have it - but just to make sure if you need pics of anything just ask.
 
i can bring a hole saw for the uniseals if need be.i will try bring an assortment of taps and drill bits,and a few other things.
 
Hey... are we forgetting glue? If we are I will be out and about tomorrow and can pickup anything we need, need to know what and where?
 
.i have weldon#3.it is water thin and wicks well.i have only used weldon #3,#4,and#16.3-4 are water thin and 16 is like model airplane glue.i dont think we need weldon 40 like they use on tanks.if you would feel better using a different weldon than #3 then get some.i fell confident they will seal fine with #3 since they have machined ends.if you want to buy some i think you can get it from GE plastics on 49st n.
 
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